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Re: S80 Silver?

I can not have any garbage metal on my skin or it bubbles up blisters. Clear nail polish may work for some. But not for my body's reaction. So if it's advertised to be a solid Sterling or kt Gold & it isn't,,,I have to suffer!!! Because by the time my skin reacts it's to late!! Ears get infected. Rings,bracelets blister. Necklaces have scared my chest. This S80 I have learn is **bleep** for me. Just sayin'

jplu4278 wrote:

Some (most) of sellers from (or buying from) China are selling S80 jewelry items as .925 Sterling Silver and it's not at all. They might not even show S80 anywhere in the description. S80 (like heavy plated or layered) might even acid test as silver, but the most accurate way of testing is to melt it down and test the specific gravity of the bead that remains (what doesn't burn up). What's worse is, unwarry buyers who purchase these might resell them as .925 Sterling and never know the differance, so the S80 spreads through the nation and lowers the value of .925/Sterling Silver. Take the poll and maybe eBay will do something about this problem.

jplu4278 wrote:

Some (most) of sellers from (or buying from) China are selling S80 jewelry items as .925 Sterling Silver and it's not at all. They might not even show S80 anywhere in the description. S80 (like heavy plated or layered) might even acid test as silver, but the most accurate way of testing is to melt it down and test the specific gravity of the bead that remains (what doesn't burn up). What's worse is, unwarry buyers who purchase these might resell them as .925 Sterling and never know the differance, so the S80 spreads through the nation and lowers the value of .925/Sterling Silver. Take the poll and maybe eBay will do something about this problem.

Re: S80 Silver?

newcomerbossman wrote:I share your experience I've purchased numerous items all marked sterling 925 s. At at cetera etcetera and they have all prove to be fake

I think there are a few aspects to this problem. One, the compaies can pop up again under another name very quickly. Another, i'm sure many people are willig to buy knowing the items are fake. Some of the jewelry items can be purchased for under a dollar.

Re: S80 Silver?

This thread was started over 2 years ago, when the original Fine Jewelry Board still existed. The problem started even before then and eBay has not sanctioned these sellers. About all you can do is follow the advice, knowing in the end they will still probably win, take your new knowledge and move on.

Re: S80 Silver?

Now I'm really concerned. I just found out that S80 is a fake silver (metal) and I hope that eBay is going to do something about these sellers of fake jewlery and sellers who mislead customers by giving wrong information. I hope eBay is not all about making a buck. I would like to have a response from eBay about this post at ruthc66@hotmail.com. Kind regards, Ruth

Re: S80 Silver?

I have checked out dozens of stores online, and "jewelesco" is simply amazing. Sterling silver .925 only, great gemstoneselection and lapidary/cutting/facetting and excellent soldering and finish work. I think they also do free shipping.Pricing is fantastic...I buya lot of pendants and can get naturalgems,.... From $8.99 to $12,up to $14 to $20...if you prefer a masterpiece!No lab-created or coloring.I got my wife an exquisite blue Topaz and Lapis lazuli pendant, added a solid .925 chain and she loved it, but got upset because she a similar piece in a fancy shop... For $800!...okay... $650 for you. My whole costs were less than $19. Unreal!

Re: S80 Silver?

A big part of the problem of ebay not going after these sellers that are selling fake jewelry is that the last time I called ebay about a problem I asked the Rep where he was and guess what? he was in Asia working at ebay.

Re: S80 Silver?

I bought 230 items of jewelry at 12 Chinese sellers, all named Sterling Silver, 925 Sterling Silver, 925 Sterling Silver Filled and even 14K White gold filled. I also bought one S80 silver item. I bought them all with the purpose to investigate what kind of jewelry they are selling. Big business I think.

I gave 12 items to a certified laboratory for full metal analysis. None of the objects contains any silver or gold. All counterfeit, even the stones are made of plastic.

Re: S80 Silver?

Just a quick note..as a jewelry store owner...buyer beware..if they are selling an item at less than the scrap rate for precious metal...it is not real. NO one can afford to stay in business selling at a loss! This fact, along with alot of fraud , has prompted me to send video to ebay headquarters of acid testing for several pieces of "stamped" .925 sterling silver that is advertised as sterling...it is plastic...some were a mix of more than 7 alloyes. Hermosa ..who I believe you have purchased from....sold me fake as sterling.I will attach the video for you to see. Most of us use acid because a metalurgist gun runs about $45,000 to purchase, although I have requested and had several pieces shot to find out just how many alloys were mixed in one "sterling silver" piece from China. I tried to attach the video of the acid test, but this site would not allow it , so I am posting the photo of the "green " acid reaction. When it turns green the item tested is not precious metal at all.

Re: S80 Silver?

I think the "China issue" here is mainly sellers from China. I would guess that about 80% of all karat gold jewelry with Dias. and colored gemstones are made in either, China or India. Some junk,,,,,, some nice. The sellers from China seem to have found an easy venue to scam with all the loopholes. Not to mention a huge amount of uneducated buyers.

___________________________________________________Some should name the chip that resides on their shoulder "Hypocrite"

I know experts here in California that have told me that China is buying up our silver here.

I have found a very reputable seller on e-bay that sells absolutely beautiful sterling silver jewelry at incredible prices. In fact, I have placed some of it in shops here for sale. Do not always put a label on China. Yes, most of what we buy here is junk. However, in the gem industry there, there are breath-taking pieces of jewelry. They love beautiful, expensive things too.

Re: S80 Silver? [vs. real .925 SterlingSilver]

I learned a lot here, and thanks for all the info and tips here..I see no reason to allow the type of silver to stop a person from enjoying a piece of Jewelry they really love.. the Nail Polish remedy is an awesome idea, I WILL try.